summer 2018 information

We will publish our weekly email newsletter again beginning in the fall. Until then, find information about worshipservices, events, and contacts below. Check this page throughout the summer for updates.

SUMMER WORSHIP, SUNDAY 10:30amEvery summer Sunday at 10:30am through September 2, our multi-generational worship services are led by lay leaders. Children are welcome and we have a special children's area in the sanctuary to welcome them. Our regular congregation year and religious education start again with our Water Communion on Sunday, September 9, 2018, with Rev. Peggy Clarke.

Summer Worship Schedule:

June 17 - Susan Greenburg: "The View from Hook Mountain and Other Outings"

Children at Summer Services:Summer worship services are for all ages. Children stay with families during worship and may use the children's area of the sanctuary. Worship leaders or others are welcome to offer childcare by enlisting two volunteers or by paying two childcare providers. Any childcare offered must be provided by two people who have staff approval, to uphold our Safe Congregation practices. Contact Tracy (DRETracyB@gmail.com) with questions and for a list of our experienced childcare providers.

UPCOMING EVENTS​​​

From Margaret Utzinger’s Family: Please join us in celebration of Margaret's life. We will gather at Morgan's house, 102 Alkamont Ave, Scarsdale, NY, on Friday, August 31, between 4:00-8:00 PM to share memories, stories, appetizers, and wine. Questions: Morgan 917-969-4136, Keelan 540-750-1263.

From Riverkeeper: Protect the Hudson from Harmful Storm Surge Barriers. Public Comments Invited through Mon Aug 20. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is considering construction of in-water barriers that could critically harm the Hudson River Estuary. Due to public pressure, the Corps has extended the public comment period through Wed Sep 20, to consider issues to include in its environmental review. Riverkeeper invites you to visit their Actions Page to become informed and get involved.

Sun Sep 9 - FUSW Ingathering Service Coffee Hour. Sign up at signup.com/go/OYOGgJd. Looking forward with excitement for the new year, and future coordination with more FUSW community building. Contact: Denise Dunn, fusw.dfd@gmail.com.

FUSW Yom Kippur Service, Tue Sep 18, 8:00 PM, Main Meeting Room, FUSW. All are welcome and encouraged to attend. The service will be led by Ron Katz.

Growing Our Light. What can we at First Unitarian Society do to increase our congregation's visibility in the community at large? How can we create publicity, good press, and a strong social media presence? This is the goal of our new working group. All ideas are welcomed! Contact Sue McAnanama (suemcananama@gmail.com) so we can plan to meet.

SUMMER SCHEDULES Rev. Peggy Clarke, our minister, will be on vacation from July 1 to 14; study leave from July 22 to August 18; and vacation from August 19 to 25. For pastoral emergencies, members may contact her by email at minister@fusw.org, text or phone at 914-275-1627, or Facebook Messenger. (Text and Messenger are best when you want a quick reply.) If you need a local on-call minister while Rev. Clarke is away, email pam.fusw@gmail.com.

Tracy Breneman, our part-time director of religious education, will not be on site during the summer, when she works reduced hours and takes vacation. You can contact her by email at dretracyb@gmail.com; she will respond when she can. You can check her schedule and find updates about RE next year on our website at fusw.org/this-week--month.

RECIPES WANTED! As a fundraiser, we are compiling recipes to create our own FUSW cookbook! Email your favorites, plus any photos or background stories, to Paul Lupie (wippen@aris-comm.com). You can also give a paper copy to Margaret Utzinger, Theresa DeLise, or Paul Lupie. Or you can mail your recipe and photo to Margaret Utzinger, 126 Wilmot Circle, Scarsdale, NY 10583.

UUA GENERAL ASSEMBLY ONLINE General Assembly (GA) is the annual meeting of our Unitarian Universalist Association (UUA). Attendees worship, witness, learn, connect, and make policy for the Association through democratic process. The 2018 GA was held June 20-24 in Kansas City, Missouri. You can watch videos of the livestream events that took place, including worship services, at uua.org/ga/off-site/2018.

PASTORAL CARE SUPPORT If you or a FUSW member you know are in need of pastoral care, please contact the FUSW office, admin@fusw.org.

UU SUMMER CAMPS AND ACTIVITIESLooking for summer fun, learning, and service opportunities in a UU environment? Click here for a list of camps and events.

Star Island offers week-long camps for individuals and whole families that are beloved by several FUSW members. Click herefor information about all summer programs on the island.

The UU College of Social Justice offers meaningful service and learning opportunities. The mission of the UU College of Social Justice is to inspire and sustain effective and spiritually grounded activism for justice. UUCSJ offers immersion learning journeys, justice training programs, summer internships, and direct volunteer opportunities with partner organizations in the U.S. and abroad. All programs are designed to help people cross boundaries, gain insight, and imagine new ways to make a difference in the world. Click herefor summer programs.

Youth are invited to attend Goldmine Youth Leadership School this summer, where they develop self-reflection and leadership skills, learn to lead worship in a variety of styles, and work to articulate the faith-based grounding for their values and leadership. Goldmine Youth Leadership Weeks are Northeast Ohio July 1-7, and Eastern PA July 29-Aug-4. Click here for more information.

Applications for Summer Seminary 2018 are now open. This is a national program for youth interested in becoming religious professionals. Those who attend have a really life-changing experience. This is different from Goldmine, which focuses on preparing youth for whatever form of leadership they want to be serving in. Summer Seminary is for youth interested in becoming music directors, religious educators, ministers, or other religious professionals. Learn more at uua.org/summerseminary, and apply!

Come to the UU Mid-Atlantic Community (UUMAC) to recharge and relax with UUs from New Jersey, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and beyond. You’ll spend a week on a beautiful university campus in southeast Pennsylvania Sunday July 8 - Saturday July 14, 2018. Get a preview of the UUMAC experience here. To learn more about our small-scale friendly community and get a newcomer discount, register at http://uumac.org.

WAKE NOW OUR VISION LEGACY CHALLENGE LIMITED TIME OPPORTUNITY FOR PLANNED GIVING If you name FUSW as a beneficiary in your will, your IRA, or other legacy gift, we will receive a 10% matching donation from the UUA today, up to $10,000. Find details at Wake Now Our Vision. Contact our Planned Giving Committee: Rob Carroll (robtcarrol@aol.com), Bob Kinney (kinlaw2@verizon.net), Diane Guernsey (dianeguernsey.uu@gmail.com), and Bill Reynolds (wreynolds12@outlook.com).

DONATE AS YOU SHOPWhen you purchase gifts at Amazon Smile and specify First Unitarian Society of Westchester, Amazon will make a donation to FUSW! Shop at smile.amazon.com.

GIFT CARD FUNDRAISERWhen you buy Stop and Shop gift cards, you raise money for FUSW - 5% of your total purchase - with no additional cost to you! Cards on sale after service on the first and third Sunday of the month. Contact Marin Shunick (charaa@aol.com).

First Unitarian Society of Westchester25 Old Jackson AvenueHastings-on-Hudson, NY 10706